Did you know that a common interest for hyperlexic kids is shapes? Yep, it sure is (see #9 on this list)!
Now, that might not surprise you considering that many hyperlexic kids also have hypernumeracy and have a strong passion for math as a result. So shapes seems like a logic next step for them to explore and be interested in.
While my son didn't really go through a shape phase like a lot of hyperlexic children do, we have done a few shape activities over the years. Mostly on the light table because that was one of my son's favorite ways to play for years.
So if your child has a special interest in shapes, check out the fun shape activities and printables below.
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Shape Activities for Kids
Sometimes we do very specific shape activities and, other times, a random activity might turn into an exploration of shapes, even if that wasn't the original intention of the activity. So although we haven't done a ton of shape themed activities, you'll likely find something below that will appeal to your little shape loving child.
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FREE SHAPE WORD SCRAMBLE
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WOODEN SHAPES IN A MIRROR BOX
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FELT SHAPE SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY
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MUFFIN TIN SHAPE SORTING ACTIVITY
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SHAPE BUILDING WITH PENCILS
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SHAPES I SPY GAME
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SHAPE POP ITS I SPY GAME
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MATH WORDS & SHAPES SCRABBLE MATH PACK
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BUILDING 3D SHAPES ON WINDOWS
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SHAPE BUILDING CHALLENGE ON THE LIGHT TABLE
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MAGNADOODLE SHAPE TRACING
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KINETIC SAND 3D SHAPES
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RECREATING SHAPES ON THE LIGHT TABLE
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BUILDING GIANT SHAPES OUTDOORS
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SORTING SHAPES ON THE LIGHT TABLE
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TRACING CHRISTMAS SHAPES ON THE LIGHT TABLE
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2D GEOMETRIC SHAPE CARDS
That's it for our shape activities. Which of these ideas will you try out first?